Good morning, Springdale.

Bella Vista firefighters have joined the International Association of Fire Fighters after voluntarily receiving their union charter, joining colleagues in Rogers, Fayetteville, Springdale & Siloam Springs to improve pay, staffing, and workplace protections in a right-to-work state. Leaders say the non-striking union will continue growing as demands rise.

The latest Beige Book report shows that the regional economy improved slightly despite rising prices.

Fed economist Charles Gascon noted that local businesses linked inflation to energy costs, with data gathered through July 6.

The Benton/Washington Regional Public Water Authority warned that customers are nearing full capacity, and local water systems are urged to adopt an even+odd watering schedule for lawn irrigation as temperatures rise over the coming weeks.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies with highs reaching mid-90s next week.

State health officials reported 14 cases of cyclosporiasis so far this year—nearly doubling last year's total—and are investigating if the infections are linked to a national foodborne outbreak.

Gus Malzahn, who retired from coaching in February, remains active in football and joined the College Football Playoff Selection Committee in March.

He spoke at the Van Buren Mayor's Prayer Luncheon on Wednesday, July 15 with local officials & community leaders, leaving open the possibility of a future coaching return.

Midland RockHounds vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball showdown as the RockHounds take on the Naturals.

Anastasia The Musical

Various times — Arts One Presents — $25-$45 — Experience a dazzling journey from the twilight of the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris with a brave young woman's quest to discover her past.